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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log is published and printed every Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as Second Class mail.
The article details a protracted dispute between Okaloosa County school admin istration and the Okaloosa County Education Association led by Rick Willis. It notes revenue losses from reduced federal impact funds, a $1 million shortfall, and the ailing budget that jeopardizes pay raises, planning periods, and staff for lunchroom duty. The piece cites a 1000‑plus teacher advertisement and forecasts potential resignations as the cycle of recruiting and retaining qualified teachers repeats.
Okaloosa County commissioners push to reclaim Old Highway 98 through Henderson Beach State Park, seeking open access against state plans to keep the road closed. The Florida Department of Natural Resources rejected the move, endorsing a park design with the road closed for safety and traffic control.
At a Santa Rosa Beach Community Center session on the county comprehensive plan, about 70 residents and the plan engineer attended while commissioners were absent. Only Commissioner Raymond Hall arrived late due to a funeral, highlighting a communication gap between residents and the commission.
A letter argues for accepting election outcomes and civic unity to foster a strong, orderly Destin. It urges residents and officials to collaborate, grow through growing pains, and avoid division while building a better Florida city.
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